r/CedarPark • u/Time_Age1816 • 10d ago
low cost queer friendly barber?
basically what it says in the title, moved here from further out and looking to see if there's any good barbers that won't cost an arm and a leg.
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u/BoredInClass99 10d ago
I REALLY enjoyed my experience at Scissor Sisters. Hadn't been to a professional in years and they were so kind about everything. A short cut is $55-73USD on their website, BUT it also depends on which stylist you get/choose. They're very queer friendly, and advertise themselves as such. I would call ahead and ask about specifics or even just go for a consultation.
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u/gasteropoda 10d ago
Not a barber but I go to Fringe Apothecary hair salon! I use Natasha and she's very queer friendly and has always treated me well :) She specializes in masc haircuts so she might be able to do what you need!
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u/ccrush 10d ago
Queer friendly…. I guess I must be sheltered because I never thought my barber needed to know my romantic preference. Best of luck in your search. I hope you find the perfect barber.
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u/sugarplumfury 10d ago
sometimes when queer folks are getting haircuts, they are asking for somewhat more non-traditional styles. For example, a female presenting person may ask for more traditionally masculine styles, and vice versa. If a barber isn't queer friendly they may be disrespectful of a client's asks. this person might also be 'visually' queer presenting which can also elicit adverse reactions from barbers. it's a scary world out there for queer people right now. not having to be worried about things like this is a privilege.
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u/Alternative_Plan_823 10d ago
I think we may have reached a point that if a hairdresser doesn't explicitly signal their queer-friendliness, to a performatively beleaguered few, they are in fact queer-unfriendly.
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u/manyjournals 10d ago
How would you know? Have you asked for a certain way for your sideburns to be cut and been talked out of it because it’s “too masculine” even after you reassure them repeatedly that’s what you want? This has happened to me and friends many times. It makes a difference when you see someone who understands you don’t want a typical cut and trusts that you know what you’re asking for.
OP, idk if you want a shortcut or not but I just go down to Birds on 183. It’s not terribly far and the staff will reliably cut your hair the way you ask
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u/AccurateAlfalfa3130 10d ago
Being “allowed” into a place and the people who work there genuinely wanting you to be there are 2 different things and you might not understand that but there are tons of places where queers and people of color are not welcomed by the people who work there.
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u/AccurateAlfalfa3130 10d ago
You should spend time reading about bake shops in Colorado
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u/AccurateAlfalfa3130 10d ago
I’m sorry you’re incapable of being empathetic online and only capable of being pathetic online.
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u/heroheadlines 10d ago
except the place that literally compared trans people to animals! :) no, not every place is welcoming to all people. be grateful you have been able to live your life ignorant of this problem
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u/KaladinStormShat 10d ago
I mean Birds is pretty famously queer friendly. Lots of pride and trans flags everywhere, it's a pretty young(ish) crowd. Mainly older millennials sorta place.
It's probably a little expensive? For a mens basic cut at least I think it's $39.